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Local History Archives - December 2017

Christmas in the Ozarks

Published December 20, 2017 Submitted by: Renee

Enjoy a selection of Ozarks Christmas photographs found on From the Darkroom. This collection consists of thousands of photographic negatives and prints from the News & Leader, Leader and Press, and the Daily News. More

Barry County Fair 1909

Published December 14, 2017 Submitted by: Renee

An article dated October 21, 1909 in the Cassville Republican recounts the big Barry County fair held the previous week.The article reports the winners in pears, horses, cattle, poultry, needlework, baking, canned goods, jellies, pies, and pickles.
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An Ozark Sensation

Published December 1, 2017 Submitted by: Renee

The burning of the Ozark water mill and finding a bomb in a livery stable caused a great sensation in Christian County in 1899. More

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